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How Risky is Your Degree?
Key Takeaways We analyzed labor‑market outcomes across dozens of undergraduate majors to understand how early‑career unemployment, underemployment, and credential‑attainment patterns differ across fields. STEM fields generally posting lower unemployment and underemployment with higher mid‑career wages. Majors in the humanities, social sciences, and arts exhibit structurally higher underemployment. Our next step is to use this combined dataset to support clearer program evalua
Lois Angelo
Apr 83 min read


Following The Need
Key Takeaways: We analyzed NYC data for PS 73 (Bronx) and JHS 202 (Queens) to understand student need and neighborhood economic conditions. The data shows that both schools serve overwhelmingly low‑income, majority Hispanic/Latino students. Concentrated disadvantages and language barriers in early grades increase the risk of long‑term learning gaps. Our next step is to direct funding, wraparound services, and volunteer support to PS 73 and JHS 202 while using this dashboar
Lois Angelo
Mar 314 min read


The funding gap across NYC Nonprofit organizations
While New York City is known for its vast wealth and generosity, a deeper analysis of nonprofit grant distributions uncover a stark imbalance in how resources are allocated across its boroughs. KEY TAKEAWAYS An analysis of the top 100 nonprofits in each borough reveals a staggering funding gap: Manhattan receives $18,868 per-capita, while Staten Island receives just $1,484. This disparity matters because underfunded boroughs often face greater social and economic challenges y
Andreanna Lee
Mar 283 min read


The Inflation Trap: Why New Grads Feel Broke in 2025
An interactive look at pay, rent, and purchasing power for new graduates Key Takeaway Higher pay does not always mean a better start. After costs, outcomes differ widely by role. Some careers lost ground despite stable salaries. Rent is the main source of early-career pressure. Income after costs matters more than salary alone. Are you a parent helping a new graduate cover rent and daily expenses in New York City? Or a recent graduate wondering why a decent salary still doesn
Iris Puyue
Feb 74 min read
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